Riptide Ride
Riptide Ride
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25 Miles of Pictured Rocks Cliffs, spins, countless smiles! Riptide Ride has the ultimate package of fun and beautiful scenery. Bring your camera since you'll have plenty of opportunity to capture photos as you admire bald eagles, towering cliffs, wildlife and waterfalls. You'll be entertained from the moment you step on board until we return to shore. Between sights we'll have a blast creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Munising, United States
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2023
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mrsmamunsan
Detroit, MI5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My husband and I loved this boat ride. It was so much fun and the owner and his family were so nice. I would recommend everyone go on this boat ride if you visit Pictured Rocks!
Written 8 October 2023
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Annie W
Laramie, WY1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was such a fun boat tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and had a true love of the UP. It was fun, thrilling and informative. We have the best time on this tour and would definitely do it again!
Written 8 October 2023
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Tim O
Holland, MI4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The best way to see pictured rocks. Well organized and absolute fun! We saw bald eagles, waterfalls and fabulous rocks. If you are debating between pictured rock yours, this is amazing
Written 3 October 2023
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Guide14002973791
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
I booked this excursion as an afterthought since I saw the weather was going to be great on the day that we went. The entire experience was amazing! Our adventure guide, and I believe the owner of Riptide adventures, was interactive, knowledgeable and most important of all fun. My husband and I not only got to see breathtaking views of the islands in lake Superior and a few waterfalls, but also got to get a little wet with his fast maneuvers of the jet boat. We would recommend this to anyone that asked! Thank you again for an adventure!
Written 3 October 2023
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Sarah L
Lapeer, MI2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
What an amazing way to view Pictured Rocks! This was an exciting ride with spectacular views. We saw so many bald eagles and loved being so close to it all. The driver was so much fun and shared fun facts of what we saw and the local area. I preferred this over the slower tour options.
Written 2 October 2023
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Elizabeth K
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Couples
Riptide was a blast! A combination of nature’s beauty (up close and from afar) and a thrilling boat ride. We were prepared with ponchos on the boat and a change of socks and shoes in the car. The captain spotted eagles for the passengers and skillfully took the boat in and out of rock formations. If you like adventure this ride is worth it.
Written 30 September 2023
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Quest38840087949
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Family
This was the 2nd time I’ve went on RipTide ride. It was just as amazing as the first go round. The captain is informative and makes it so fun! We saw 5 different eagles along the way, which was really cool. Highly recommend!
Written 30 September 2023
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Tom D
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Couples
We were touring the Upper Peninsula for the first time. We were specifically interested in seeing Pictured Rocks. Multiple cruises are offered in the Munising area, and this one looked like fun. Part of the trip is as much a thrill ride as it is a sightseeing opportunity. It really amounts to a high speed boat ride out to Grand Isle, and the an opportunity to get really close to the shoreline and see the beautiful colors, rock formations, and caves up close. The Captain/Tour Guide was really knowledgeable about the geology and history of the bay and made the trip interesting. When the rock and roll starts to play on the boat, hold on and be prepared to get wet! Even as senior citizens, we had lots of fun.
Written 29 September 2023
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Alexander M
5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This is a great place to go if you're looking for a tour of the area around Grand Island, but you're also looking for a thrill during your trip. When I went to Munising for a couple days, I made sure I went here, since I always go here when I get to. Music is great, driver is nice; all around, it was delightful.
Written 28 September 2023
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Tom D
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Family
Great experience - we loved the tour and the energetic ride. Lots of fun for the family, very professional boat captain and learned more about the area - would definitely recommend!
Written 27 September 2023
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Zuolin C
Houston, Texas, USA5 contributions
Which side of the boat to sit is best with kids?
Flyer10695533024
2 contributions
You get soaked sitting near the edge, but everyone gets something!
If it rains is the ride canceled?
Pneth863
1 contribution
Not sure, you should call them and ask. 906-387-8888
My guess is if it’s safe to go out they will. You get wet anyways. Lol
mpvett
Clarklake, MI
Don’t see dates for October , are you still having tours oct 16th?
459Judy1234
Barrington, IL5 contributions
We took the Riptide boat ride 9/29 and they said the 30th was their last ride for the season.
How do I know what dates you have available on my birthday is September 23rd and I plan on wanting to go out on a boat the next weekend
David E
Grosse Pointe Shores, MI120 contributions
Call them! Let me tell you the slow boat for picture rocks sucks. Riptide is the only way to see them. You will not be disappointed!!!
sharon3160
Zeeland, MI8 contributions
I have a 20 year old son with Cerebral Palsy who loves fast and rough rides... I'm wondering how accessible the boat is for boarding?
chicacabo
Plover, WI162 contributions
I would not recommend it. The boarding is a bit difficult but I'm sure the staff would help. They are very nice. The ride is quite rough. You have to hold on tightly when he goes fast and does turns. My 85 y/o father did not enjoy it.
Darlene S
3 contributions
How far away are you from Mackinaw city? I want to make reservations for 2 adults and 3 kids. No phone number to call you. Darlene
Cody W
Detroit, MI76 contributions
I don't actually work for them. But here is there website.
riptideride,com
Phone number is (906) 387-8888
Thanks,
Prices? and do you have different types of tours?
RiptideRide
Munising, MI
Ticket prices for adults are $39 ea, children $29. All of our tours go the same route. Thank you.
4Evanssake
Evansville, IN4 contributions
My 10 year old boy is not a fan of rides at an amusement park or roller coasters. All your reviews make the boat ride sound like so much fun! How many 360s are involved? Do you ever have kids get scared on the trip?
4Evanssake
Evansville, IN4 contributions
For the record, he loved it!!!